OTTAWA, April
21, 2010 – Bringing a wealth of world-class expertise and
experience, three additional Mission Staff members have been named
to Commonwealth Games Canada (CGC)’s team for the 2010 Commonwealth
Games to be held in Delhi, India, October 3-14, 2010.

“This is an incredible
collection of experienced and highly-motivated professionals who
will help create the conditions for best-ever performances and
podium results by Canadian athletes in October,” said Martha
Deacon, Chef de Mission for Team Canada 2010. “That’s
the goal of Team Canada at these Games.”

The Games will feature
more than 4,000 world-class athletes from 71 Commonwealth nations
and territories, competing in 17 different sports. Canada, which
finished third overall at the 2006 Games in Melbourne, Australia,
will send a highly competitive team of approximately 400 athletes,
coaches, and volunteers.

Commonwealth Games
Canada (CGC) is the international franchise holder for the Commonwealth
Games and Commonwealth movement in Canada, and an active, contributing
member of the Canadian sport community. Led by its volunteer Board
and supported by professional staff, CGC is committed to strengthening
sport in Canada and throughout the Commonwealth.